Low COVID vaccination rates put children at risk, doctors say
The nationwide average of new daily coronavirus cases doubled in the last three weeks, according to Johns Hopkins University.
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Delta variant fuels a 50% jump in COVID cases
Coronavirus cases are skyrocketing in at least half of the U.S. The Delta variant is fueling the surge, but the CDC says vaccines are still effective against it. Dr. Julie Morita, executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and a former member of the Biden administration's transition advisory board, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
Economic impact of border restrictions
For more than a year, nonessential travel has been restricted across the U.S.-Mexico border in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. Local business owners in El Paso, Texas, say their bottom line has taken a hit. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
COVID cases jump in 47 states
The Delta variant is fueling a spike in COVID cases, mostly among people who are not vaccinated. Omar Villafranca has more.
"Shots at the Shop" help people get vaccinated
Health officials and local community leaders are coming up with more creative campaigns to help encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports, and then Stephen Thomas, Ph.D., from the University of Maryland's school of public health, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about "Shots at the Shop."
FDA adds warning to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is warning of a possible increased risk of a rare neurological condition after getting the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. There are 100 suspected cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome out of the more than 12 million doses given. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joined CBSN to discuss this latest warning and more.
"Incredibly rare" condition linked to J&J vaccine
The FDA is monitoring the possibility that the Johnson and Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine could be linked to an increased risk of developing Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Neuropsychiatrist Brittany LeMonda, PhD, spoke with Tanya Rivero on CBSN about what this condition is, the signs to look out for, and her advice for patients who are concerned about their vaccine.
Delta variant cases rise in Mississippi Delta
Hospitalizations linked to the Delta variant are doubling in Mississippi, where the vaccination rate is the lowest in the country. Now a former WNBA coach is making it her mission to recruit and coach her community through the vaccination process. A feat that she says is turning out to be harder than coaching pro-basketball. Omar Villafranca reports.
Eating disorders surge during the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has fueled another crisis — a surge in eating disorders, especially among adolescents. Experts across the country who treat eating disorders say they are seeing unprecedented demand for treatment. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what's behind the spike in cases.
Biden sends message of support to Cuban protesters
The comments came a day after thousands of Cubans poured into the streets protesting against the communist government.
FDA adds warning to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The FDA added a warning to the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, saying it might be linked to a small increased risk of Guillain–Barré syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus explains.
Fire guts COVID ward, killing at least 92 in Iraqi hospital
The blaze – the 2nd similar case in a year – was sparked by an oxygen cylinder exploding, but it spread quickly, trapping dozens of patients and their family members.
FDA issues warning for Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may be linked to about 100 cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder that attacks the nerves, the Food and Drug Administration warned. Nikki Battiste has more.
Cubans take part in rare anti-government protests
Thousands in Cuba protested food shortages and high prices amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s one of the largest anti-government demonstrations in the island’s history. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
FDA flags small risk of neurological disorder after J&J vaccine
Federal health officials flagged "a small possible risk" of developing a nervous system disorder after receiving Johnson and Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, after the CDC identified a very rare pattern of Guillain-Barré syndrome in some recipients of the shot. As Nikki Battiste reports, there have been about 100 cases, mostly in older men. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss vaccine concerns and a recent spike in new infections.
Cubans protests against economic hardship
President Biden is pledging his support for the people in Cuba, as thousands rallied across the country protesting food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBS news producer Portia Siegelbaum, in Havana, joins Tanya Rivero on CBSN to discuss the latest developments
Doctor on possible COVID booster shots
Dr. Ron Elfenbein, the medical director and owner of First Call Medical Center, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on COVID-19, the risekk of the Delta variant, and whether Americans might need a booster shot in the future, as Pfizer pursues emergency use authorization for a third dose of vaccine.
Bender on Trump's political future
Wall Street Journal Senior White House Reporter Michael C. Bender joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "Frankly, We Did Win This Election." He talks about President Trump's final year in office during a campaign, the coronavirus pandemic and protests in the name of George Floyd.
Cubans protest food shortages, high prices
Thousands of people in Cuba took to the streets Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the pandemic. It was seen as one of the country's biggest anti-government demonstrations in decades. In Miami, people marched in solidarity with Cuban protesters. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins "CBSN AM" from Miami with details.
U.N. warns world hunger has "shot up" during COVID pandemic
U.N. food envoy calls it "an indictment on our entire food systems" as report says 10% of the world's population went undernourished in 2020.
Dr. Fauci on the rise of the Delta variant
Over the past week, new coronavirus cases are up by 66%. With less than half of the country fully vaccinated, the highly infectious Delta variant now makes up more than 50% of U.S. cases. President Biden's chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss vaccine boosters and Delta variant concerns.
Tokyo bans alcohol sales in COVID emergency
Japan is under a state of emergency as COVID-19 cases continue to rise ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games. Now the government is banning alcohol sales and restaurant owners are upset about the latest measures. Lucy Craft reports.
Concerns grow as Delta variant cases rise
Health experts are concerned that America is becoming sharply divided on vaccinations against COVID-19. Dr. Krutika Kuppalli, an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Medical University of South Carolina, joins CBSN with more on that and the spread of the highly infections Delta variant.
Fauci says it is "inexplicable" Americans aren't getting vaccinated despite data
Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Biden, said Sunday that it's "inexplicable" why some Americans continue to resist getting vaccinated against COVID-19 despite information showing those who have not received their shots are at a higher risk of becoming infected with the Delta variant.
Gottlieb on COVID vaccine booster approval
Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb told "Face the Nation" that if the approval process for the COVID vaccine boosters doesn't begin soon, "we're not going to be in a position to have boosters available should we need it come the fall."
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Trump welcomes China's Xi for state dinner at White House
President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday, as the world's two most powerful countries try to extend a tariff truce and grapple with a rivalry on advanced AI.
Journalists regain access to White House after judge blocks Trump's media ban
Reporters whose White House access was revoked were allowed to enter the complex again, hours after a judge ordered the Trump administration to restore their press credentials.
Israel's Netanyahu addresses U.N. as many leaders walk out
Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
Iran war powers measure falls short in Senate, despite new GOP support
The Senate rejected a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers in Iran, though the Democrat-led effort picked up one new GOP supporter.
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump-Xi visit: "It's a WTF moment"
The retiring North Carolina senator was critical of President Trump's reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Oil prices back up as U.S. and Iran trade threats to expand 7-month war
As Iran responds to Trump's threat of annihilation with its own warning of a possible "new front" in the war, global oil prices are rising again.
New Trump-focused "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers hits airwaves
Ads promoting President Trump and paid for by American taxpayers are now airing on network and national cable.
Pentagon probing how shipment of F-35 fighter jet parts was diverted
The U.S. is trying to retrieve the parts, which were reported by Bloomberg News to be in China's possession.
Netanyahu says "shame on you" to Mamdani, claims "Jews no longer feel safe"
Netanyahu's address to the U.N. marks the first time he has visited New York since Mamdani became mayor.
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Mistress testifies in trial of "American Idol" contestant charged in wife's murder
Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant, is charged with killing his wife Ashley Flynn in February and then staging the crime scene.
New Trump-focused "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers hits airwaves
Ads promoting President Trump and paid for by American taxpayers are now airing on network and national cable.
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump-Xi visit: "It's a WTF moment"
The retiring North Carolina senator was critical of President Trump's reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
New bill would lower Social Security retirement age for some workers
Workers in physically demanding jobs should be able to collect full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60, a Michigan lawmaker says.
Netanyahu says "shame on you" to Mamdani, claims "Jews no longer feel safe"
Netanyahu's address to the U.N. marks the first time he has visited New York since Mamdani became mayor.
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New bill would lower Social Security retirement age for some workers
Workers in physically demanding jobs should be able to collect full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60, a Michigan lawmaker says.
Why the bond market is freaking out, and what it means for your money
Investors are increasingly nervous about rising inflation, which could require the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates.
Mortgage rates are back above 7%. How much higher could they climb?
Rates are "far more likely to go up than down by the end of the year," a senior economist at Realtor.com told CBS News.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Small businesses roll the dice on Kalshi to manage their risks
Hundreds of small businesses are using the prediction market to hedge against a range of business risks, according to Kalshi. Here's how.
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New Trump-focused "Love Me" ad campaign paid for by taxpayers hits airwaves
Ads promoting President Trump and paid for by American taxpayers are now airing on network and national cable.
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump-Xi visit: "It's a WTF moment"
The retiring North Carolina senator was critical of President Trump's reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Pentagon probing how shipment of F-35 fighter jet parts was diverted
The U.S. is trying to retrieve the parts, which were reported by Bloomberg News to be in China's possession.
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to revive third-country deportation policy
The Trump administration urged the Supreme Court to revive its policy of deporting some migrants to places other than their country of birth.
DOJ says it's moving to end more than 50 decades-old school desegregation cases
The Justice Department said Thursday it was seeking to end more than 50 long-standing consent decrees dating back decades that sought to curb unlawful racial segregation that was prevalent during the Jim Crow era.
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Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
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GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump-Xi visit: "It's a WTF moment"
The retiring North Carolina senator was critical of President Trump's reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Pentagon probing how shipment of F-35 fighter jet parts was diverted
The U.S. is trying to retrieve the parts, which were reported by Bloomberg News to be in China's possession.
Officer thwarted Ontario synagogue shooting despite life-threatening injuries
Constable Jeff Smith was shot several times, suffering wounds to his head and torso, but continued fending off the attack until a second officer arrived.
U.S. troops help Ecuador arrest dozens linked to ruthless cartel
The operation "was conducted jointly with U.S. troops and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)," Ecuador's interior minister said.
U.K. prime minister teases possible return of booze to soccer matches
British leader and soccer fan Andy Burnham told reporters a four-decade ban on alcohol in stadium bleachers at men's games is "discrimination."
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Sylvester Stallone jokes about one of his wildest jobs before fame
Sylvester Stallone said he took a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before the bruised but unbowed Rocky Balboa.
Sylvester Stallone on cleaning lion cages
Sylvester Stallone took on a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before becoming a Hollywood legend. He tells correspondent Tracy Smith about one of his wildest gigs. Watch more of their conversation this weekend on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Kim Kardashian on "Team Moms: Baseball"
Kim Kardashian and the producers of "Love Island" teamed up to create "Team Moms: Baseball," a new reality show exploring the cutthroat world of elite kids' sports. Kim Kardashian and producer Natalie Ento sat down with "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner to explain more.
First look at Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero"
"CBS Mornings" shares an exclusive first look at the video for Taylor Swift's new single, "Patient Zero."
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Taylor Swift to debut "Patient Zero" music video at VMAs. Watch a preview.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
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Andreessen Horowitz introduces AI school
The Horowitz Andreessen Academy is offering students a college alternative focused on artificial intelligence. CEO Gagan Biyani joins CBS News to discuss the revolutionary idea.
Rogue AI agent hacks government website
Australia says an OpenAI model hacked a government website containing health information. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Will Trump and Xi take on AI during visit?
More details on alarming cases involving rogue AI models are emerging as President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, calls for regulation are growing louder. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
OpenAI model hacked Australia healthcare site
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is fuming after an OpenAI model hacked a government website in June. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio breaks down the details on the historic attack.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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Officer thwarted Ontario synagogue shooting despite life-threatening injuries
Constable Jeff Smith was shot several times, suffering wounds to his head and torso, but continued fending off the attack until a second officer arrived.
U.S. troops help Ecuador arrest dozens linked to ruthless cartel
The operation "was conducted jointly with U.S. troops and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)," Ecuador's interior minister said.
Police accused of misusing Flock cameras
Concerns are growing over the potential misuse of automated license plate readers. Five police officers in Indianapolis are the latest to face criminal charges for allegedly using Flock cameras to track romantic partners and others.
Accused Nazi POW camp guard, 105, being investigated in Germany
The man is "accused of being an accessory to multiple murders through his activities there," prosecutors said.
Pittsburgh doctor attacked and killed while he slept, wife also stabbed
Dr. Idris Evans, a physician and medical director from UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, was killed in an overnight stabbing.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Extended interview: Patrick Clancy
Patrick Clancy wrestles with grief and shares memories of his children in his first interview since his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended without a verdict.
Tillis on Xi talks: U.S. needs "eyes wide open"
North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis told CBS News on Thursday that President Trump's summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping was "bad timing." Chris McGuire, senior fellow with the Council on Foreign Relations, joins with analysis of the talks.
Trust in government at historic low
With only six weeks to go before the midterms, a Pew Research poll shows only 17% of Americans trust the U.S. government. Sabrina Tavernise, a writer at The New York Times, joins "The Daily Report."
Xi gifts giant pandas to U.S.
President Trump honored Chinese President Xi Jinping with a state dinner on Thursday. Xi announced a new gift of giant pandas, on their way to a zoo in Atlanta, part of what Xi called an "envoy of friendship" between the two nations.
High-speed chase causes chaos in Florida
Police said a man broke himself out of a hospital, carjacked a woman and led authorities on a wild chase in Miami-Dade County on Thursday. Cristian Benavides reports.